Why is it that running your finger along the edge of a singular piece of paper results in a paper-cut, while running it alongside a book does not result in many paper-cuts

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Paper cuts ouch

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Pressure is inversely proportional to surface area of, in this example, edge of your piece of paper.

More pieces => less pressure = no (or smaller) cut

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